1. Use a double boiler or create your own to melt the
chocolate. Place a heatproof bowl (think stainless steel or Pyrex) over a
medium-sized saucepan containing about an inch of simmering water. Place the
chocolate in the bowl and stir occasionally as it melts.

2. Wash the strawberries and leave on the stems. Dry on
paper towels.

3. Dip the strawberries into the melted chocolate one at a
time. You can use a spoon to cover them if you like. Cover about three-quarters
of the berry in chocolate. Lay dipped strawberries on a waxed paper-covered
tray.

4. When you’re finished dipping the berries, place the tray
in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Eat
right away or keep in the fridge until served.

Gift it: Send your berries packing in a shirt-sized cardboard
box lined with waxed paper. Tie with a bright pink bow for mom or your BFF.
Bringing them to a party? Make ‘em the day before and store in the
refrigerator.